Minister of Defense Kishi has doubts about the fact that the Ministry of Defense has begun the procedure for environmental impact assessment in the plan to build a facility used by the U.S. Forces Japan on Mageshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. I asked for their understanding, saying that it is a necessary procedure to show the plan.
The Ministry of Defense is planning to build a Self-Defense Forces facility on Mageshima, Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which will be used for training of USFJ carrier-based aircraft, etc., to investigate the impact on the surrounding environment on the 18th. , Started the procedure of environmental impact assessment based on the law.
Regarding this, Minister of Defense Kishi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "It is a necessary procedure to clarify concrete measures such as noise countermeasures and environmental conservation measures on the island, which are asked by the locals. A boring survey at sea. I would like to proceed with such things and explain the contents according to the progress of the business. "
On top of that, "It is an important facility that greatly contributes to the defense of Japan's southwestern region and the strengthening of the Japan-US alliance, and the understanding and cooperation of the local community is very important. I will continue to do so. "